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where I, Mandi, a trained domestic violence victim advocate helps those feeling vulnerable learn emotional self defense and how to be street smart.

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You deserve to live in peace and safety! Hear safety tips that will help us enjoy empowered lives. Let’s leave worry behind so we can be savvy, aware, and prepared

How I Healed My Nervous System: Reclaiming Peace with Neuroplasticity

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 04/06/2025

How did I accidentally heal my nervous system? What did I stumble upon on accident? In this powerful episode, Dr. Keean and I explore how trauma reshapes our nervous system and how we can use prediction error, gentle sensory experiences, and intentional movement to rewire fear-based patterns. Learn how the brain constantly predicts based on the past—and how introducing new, safe, and empowering experiences helps us reclaim peace, presence, and possibility. Whether you’re a trauma survivor, a healing professional, or simply someone seeking to feel safer and more grounded in your body and life, this episode offers insights into the science of neuroplasticity and practical ways to shift from survival mode to thriving.

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The One Habit That Strengthens Your Intuition (and Changes Everything)

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 22/04/2025

Mandi encourages you to take one intuitive action, no matter how big or small, to build confidence in your intuition. In day five, the final day, of the Intuition Activation Challenge, she emphasizes that intuition strengthens when we use it, and trusting ourselves over time increases our ability to make empowered decisions. Mandi reflects on the importance of intuition as a survival mechanism and shares a story from The Gift of Fear featured in previous episode 8 (Kelly’s Story) to highlight how trusting your intuition can save lives. She invites you to continue practicing and revisiting the challenge while sharing it with others who may benefit.

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Is It Intuition or Overthinking? How to Know the Difference

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 15/04/2025

Trust your gut feeling or rationalize it away? In day four of the Intuition Activation Challenge, Mandi explains how often we dismiss our intuitive thoughts by convincing ourselves they don't matter, but recognizing this pattern is key to breaking it. Through examples, like trusting your intuition in an uncomfortable situation, Mandi encourages you to reflect on what happens when you trust yourself. The key takeaway is to assess gut feelings, ask if you're rationalizing them, and take a step towards trusting your intuition.

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Clear Mental Clutter: A Simple Way to Unlock Your Intuition

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 10/04/2025

We take the next step—writing or talking it out in this third episode of the Intuition Activation Challenge. Mandi shares how freeing up mental clutter can reveal hidden truths we might not even realize we’re holding onto. Whether you prefer journaling, talking with a trusted friend, or even walking it out, this exercise helps you process what your intuition is telling you. See what patterns or insights emerge.

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